Purchasing Assistant - Dallas Metro Area

Qualico Developments US Inc • McKinney, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for providing purchasing support to the Business Unit and the Purchasing team. This role involves coordinating with accounting on purchase order and invoice issues, providing backup for PO creation, requesting and tracking bids from vendors, coordinating new vendor contracts, and maintaining vendor contracts and insurance.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of procurement related experience in the Construction industry.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• A creative problem solver; you take evaluated risks to capitalize on opportunities and implement tough or unpopular decisions.
• A leader; you attract, retain, develop or improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with accounting to resolve purchase order and invoice related issues.
• Providing backup for PO creation and VPO’s for the division.
• Requesting and tracking bids from vendors at the direction of the Purchasing Manager for Monthly Category bidding.
• Coordinating new vendor contracts, setup, and orientation.
• Maintaining Vendor Bid Tabs in coordination with Purchasing Manager.
• Maintaining Master Vendor Contracts and Insurance.
• Loading documents for Purchasing to document management (SharePoint).
• Maintaining SharePoint organization for the Purchasing Team.
• Distributing new and updated plans both internally and externally.
• Providing backup to Scheduling Coordinator in creating one-off architectural sets for permits.
• Processing architectural review submission and updates with ACC’s.
• VPO Reporting.
• Providing support to other purchasing related projects or duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Company matching 401K program
• Employee home purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree